Label: ACETAMINOPHEN tablet, extended release

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated August 12, 2019

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each geltab)

    Acetaminophen USP, 650 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
      • minor pain of arthritis
      • muscular aches
      • backache
      • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
      • the common cold
      • headache
      • toothache
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    • more than 6 geltabs in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • if you have difficulty swallowing large tablets or capsules. People over 65 may have difficulty swallowing these tablets.
    • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • the tablet got stuck in your throat

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    adults
    • take 2 geltabs every 8 hours. Swallow only one geltab at a time.
    • take a sip of water before swallowing each geltab and wash each geltab down with water (up to a full 8 oz. glass).
    • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
    • do not take more than 6 geltabs in 24 hours
    • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
    under 18 years of age
    • ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at 20 - 25° C (68 - 77° F). Avoid high humidity.
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.
  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch (corn), titanium dioxide

  • Questions?

    call 1-800-406-7984

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 650 mg Tablet Bottle Label

    CVS
    HEALTH

    Compare to the active ingredient
    in Tylenol® 8HR Arthritis Pain*

    Geltabs†

    8HR Arthritis
    Pain Relief
    ACETAMINOPHEN
    EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP 650 mg

    DO NOT USE WITH OTHER
    MEDICINES CONTAINING
    ACETAMINOPHEN

    THIS PACKAGE IS FOR
    HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT
    YOUNG CHILDREN

    Pain reliever; Fever reducer

    • For the temporary relief
      of minor arthritis pain
    • Lasts up to 8 hours

    Use only as directed.

    80 GELTABS†
    †GELATIN-COATED TABLETS

    Actual Size

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 650 mg Tablet Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-930
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (White to Yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code 350
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-930-8080 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/21/2012
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07856912/21/2012
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
    Registrant - Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (937890044)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Ohm Laboratories Inc.184769029manufacture(69842-930)